National parks near Ocean County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Ocean County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 243 mi (392 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Shenandoah National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Rouge National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Acadia National Park
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park. Getting to Shenandoah National Park. Camping at Shenandoah National Park. Permits for Shenandoah National Park. Timed entry and tours at Shenandoah National Park.
National parks near Ocean County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 243 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 376 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 524 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ocean County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ocean County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 243 mi (392 km) away and roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ocean County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.